About

Quick Facts

Through training sessions and volunteer work, JLNO provides its members with the knowledge and skills for responsible community leadership. They gain confidence by fulfilling the organization’s mission and achieving goals in a safe and supportive environment. Over nine decades, thousands of Metropolitan New Orleans residents have benefited from the work of Junior League volunteers, and helping others has immeasurably enriched those volunteers’ lives.

Founded in 1924

Has nearly 2,200 current members, who range in age from 25 to 102

Within the Active and Provisional Membership,

99% are college educated

89% work outside of the home

82% volunteer outside of JLNO

Offers 100 placement opportunities for members to work in leadership on a committee

Provides 40 training sessions and lectures each year for its members to develop personally or professionally

Delivers $785,000 in annual funding to community projects and partners